Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings.
Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior
to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup
in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time.
In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email.
All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes,
including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert
Morris University email account.
Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.

Session, Dates: 4 (10/19/2013 - 12/14/2013)

Days: ONLINE

Time: -

Location: Internet/Online

Room:

Seats Available: 19 Seats

Credits: 3

The following additional fees apply to this section:
Fully Online Fee
: $150.00

This course focuses on the strategic use of engineering, technology and innovation with a view towards developing more qualified technical managers. Engineers and scientists spend 2/3 of their professional careers managing technology within technology infused organizations. This course is designed to help the students become more effective managers of technology that they often create and implement in their organizations. The course will cover the intergration of technology and strategy with innovation in modern corporations. Design and evolution of technology strategy will then be illustrated with readings and case studies. Enactment of technology strategy to develop the corporate innovative capabilities will be discussed leading to the creation and implementation of a development strategy to achieve competitive advantage. 3 credits